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Lakers' Howard cleared to play

Found January 24, 2013 on Fox Sports West:
PLAYERS: Dwight Howard
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers
EL SEGUNDO Lakers center Dwight Howard, who aggravated his right shoulder injury in last nights game at Memphis, was examined today in Los Angeles by shoulder specialist Dr. James Tibone. Tibone confirmed that there is no further damage, and that Howard has been cleared to continue to play.
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